26Jul 2012 by holly

GROUPON: $20 for $80 at Vistaprint!

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Groupon has this great deal today $20 get $80 worth of products from Vistaprint. This is great for back to school supplies, or office supplies like business cards.  I suggest Mommy cards and thank you cards because those are things you will always use during the year. Customizable products include photo calendars ($10.99+) for busy students and teachers, mugs that can be emblazoned with endearing phrases such as "World's 14th Best Parent" ($9.74+), T-shirts ($8.39+), and notepads ($6.24+). Prices listed include a discount for purchasers of this Groupon, click here to see all discounted items. The Fine Print Expires Oct 31, 2012 Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per order. Cannot be combined with other offers or partner programs. Must redeem online at…
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24Jul 2012 by holly

Craft: Cute ABC Zipper Pocket Design

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Here is my first In the Hoop (ITH) project!  I'm so excited about this.   I thought I would share this on my blog.  As you may know I love to create crafts, and sew.  Recently, I've become re-addicted to my fancy combo sewing and embroidery machine.   Yesterday, I made this cute Zipper Bag from a new design from DigiStitches This is for Doodle so she can keep track of her flashcards.
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22Jul 2012 by holly

Jo-Ann Fabrics: 20% off Total Purchase this week 7/22/12-7/28/12

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Double check your mail because earlier between July 12-14 I got a postcard flier from Jo-Ann and it has a 20% off total purchase coupon for July 22-28! That includes sales, regular and clearance items! The best part I just checked the ad for this month and this week July 22-28 the notions wall is 50% off! Quilting fabrics are 40% off and Pillow Forms are 50% off. That makes the notions wall 70% off, Quilting fabrics 60% off and the Pillow forms 70% off! If you don't have the flier download the Jo-Ann App onto your phone and you get the same coupons!
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17Jul 2012 by holly

Meal Planning 7/16/12

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  This is week 24 on creating a meal plan for the week.   Just when I am getting back into it I stop!  The reason being is we had the big storm that hit our area right before the 4th of July and that messed up the whole week because we were out of power for 108 hours.  Yuck!  It was no fun.   I've decided to change things up a bit.  I'm starting this post super early (Thursday) so that I can get it done on time!   I'm so proud of myself for this.  It will give me enough time to think about the up coming week and get it posted! However, today is Tuesday and I'm just getting to it.  I had a lot on my to-do list this…
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10Jul 2012 by holly

UPDATE: 2012 Savings Challenge

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Come join me!   Please leave a comment below of what your financial goals are this year!   Let’s work together to achieve them. I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July.  We had a stressful one.  We were out of power for over 108 hours starting on the Friday before and didn't get it back until the morning of the 4th.  Thankfully we had generator power thanks to my wonderful husband.   But it was limited and so very hot.  After we got back online getting posts done has had to be put on the back burner.  I needed to take care of my family and get some things done.   I'm glad I'm back. 2012 Savings Challenge Our financial goals for 2012: Short term goals Refinancing our mortgage.  DONE!  Finding…
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25Jun 2012 by holly

Meal Planning 6/25/12

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This is week 23 on creating a meal plan for the week.   I missed about a month of doing it due to a vacation and getting back into the swing of things.  It sure is hard to get back to meal planning but I'm looking forward to it because it sure has made life a lot easier. Monday: Breakfast:Cereal Lunch Yogurt, Dip and Crackers Dinner Potato Baked Fries and Baked Potato Skins Tuesday:Breakfast Muffins Lunch PB&J and fruit or (Kids eat free at IKEA!) Dinner: Pasta Wednesday: Breakfast Cereal and fruit Lunch Soup and Pasta Dinner: Cheese Bean Enchiladas Thursday: Breakfast Muffins Lunch Tuna Lorenza Dinner: Mac n Cheese with peas Friday: Breakfast Cereal Lunch Fastfood treat Dinner: Homemade Pizza What’s for dinner at your house tonight? Thanks to HealthyMenuMailer.com…
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20Jun 2012 by holly

Staples: Use your StaplesRewards before they expire!

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If you have some StaplesRewards from last quarter this is just a friendly reminder to use them before they expire. Mine were up to expire on 6/30/12.  So login and check out when they expire. If they are do to expire here are some ideas to purchase this week: Free shipping online with min $20 purchase!  Ends 6/30/12 Use the $5 off $25 purchase coupon (see flier) that can be used online or instore for all cleaning and breakroom purchases.  This can be combined with the toilet paper deal below. Online only: Buy 1 Case 20 Basic Charmin and Buy 1 Case 12 Pack Basic Bounty save $6 Online only: 24 Pack water is $5.99 but if you get 3 it is $4.99 and qualifies for the $25 purchase.  Plus…
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13Jun 2012 by holly

Aldi: Deals 6/13/12-6/19/12

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Thanks to Laura from Beltway Bargain Mom for sharing the best Aldi deals this week! Produce: Sweet Corn, 4-pack - $1.49 Red Grapes, 2 lb package - $3.58 ($1.79/lb) Watermelon - $3.69 Peaches - $0.39/each Plums - $0.39/each Nectarines - $0.39/each Other deals: Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters Jumbo Pack, 5 lb avg wt – $0.69/lb *Meat special buy. Limited quantity available. Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Breasts, 1.75 lb avg wt – $1.99/lb Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins, 1.5 lb avg wt – $2.29/lb Fit & Active 2% Milk Shredded Cheese. Mild Cheddar or Mozzarella, 12 oz – $2.79 Sundae Shoppe Ice Cream Sandwiches. Twelve 3.5 oz sandwiches – $1.99  
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10Jun 2012 by holly

UPDATE: 2012 Savings Challenge

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Come join me!   Please leave a comment below of what your financial goals are this year!   Let’s work together to achieve them. 2012 Savings Challenge Our financial goals for 2012: Short term goals Refinancing our mortgage.  DONE!  CHECK!  We did it!   We refinanced our mortgage and got a lower rate and lower payment.   Like I mentioned in my earlier post be prepared for anything.   Right now even those with excellent credit are having problems with the refinancing process so take a deep breath and go for it.  It will be a bumpy ride but worth the savings. Prepare yourself! 1. Make at least 2 copies of your most recent pay stubs or income statements. 2. Collect all of your bank statements for the last month including checking, savings, CDs,…
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